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Overview |
Cleveland State | Parkside | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 67% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 3,947 students)
Cleveland State vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Parkside?
- Cleveland State University is 92.8% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Cleveland State than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($17,359.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Cleveland State ($8,510 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 78.2% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($7,966 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (91% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 32.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($9,436 vs. $7,098)
Cleveland State vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 58 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have at the same average high school GPA (3.31) as students at Parkside (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Cleveland State vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Parkside? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Parkside and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (30% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $41,000)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $1,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,965)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/